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06-27-2008, 09:32 PM | #23 | |
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Cheers, and good luck. No problems with this installation, now a month old.
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06-28-2008, 10:14 AM | #24 |
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I hardwired my V1 with some help from this thread. Thanks!
BTW, didn't have to remove the glove box (just left it hanging)... but what were they thinking making the fuses so hard to access BMW will say how they go to great lengths to get that 50/50 weight ratio :P
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07-10-2008, 11:50 PM | #27 |
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Just purchased V1 and going to use this method to hardwire it. Thanks for the DIY.
One stupid question: Usually, I use the cigarette lighter (fuse 08) to recharge my notebook or cell phone. What concerns me is, will it overload/harm the circuit if I turn on the V1 and recharging the electronics at the same time? TIA |
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07-12-2008, 04:45 PM | #28 |
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Ok, i am trying to find "Add a circuit" mini adapter...
However, it looks like this with 2 fuse slots: http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showd...number=071-585 and it does not look like what Kfiducia has. http://kfiducia.com/V1Install/Images/2.jpg Anyone know where i can get the "Add a circuit" looks just like Kfiducia has? (i couldn't find it in Napa, Kregan and PBoys) and what are the fuses you put on the adapter? Thanks. |
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07-12-2008, 05:38 PM | #29 | |
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If you are using a fuse tap like this it will not effect the available current for the lighter. |
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07-12-2008, 07:28 PM | #30 |
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Alot of the fuse locations have power even when the key is not in, but once you lock the door the power will shut off after a certain period of time. Anyone know which fuse has constant power all the time?
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07-13-2008, 04:10 PM | #32 |
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Finally got it! Thanks to Kfiducia's detailed instruction and everyone's help.
Got my mini "Add-a-Circuit" from autozone. End up cutting the blue tip connector from the end of "Add-a-Circuit" then put on a female slide disconnect terminal then connect to V1's direct wire device. |
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07-27-2008, 11:05 AM | #33 |
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Just to be sure, if using accessory fuse slot 8, which is 20 amps, does this mean you need two 10 amp fuses to plug into the two slots on the adapter that we connect to the valentine one power unit?
Or do I use one 20 amp fuse that is sitting in the slot on the fuse panel already and leave the other slot empty on the adapter referred to above? Does it make a difference, or will the circuit not be closed if both slots not filled? I note that the adapter has a 3-10 amp max, so will this create any problem with circuitry (if originally it's 20)? In addition, isn't it incorrect to use this adapter on a circuit that is 20 amps (#8), if the adapter is rated only for maximum 10 amps??? Shouldn't we be using a 10 amp max circuit...and if so, which ones have you all been using that are switchable and do not drain battery when power/ignition is off??? |
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Hope this is clear and helps. |
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Major kudos to kfiducia! Thank you for the DIY... I am a newbie with this fuse/v1 install. I'm picking my V1 tomorrow after deciding that over a Solo S2 cordless.
Anyways went to Autozone today and picked up the following and I have some questions: First this is what the Add-a-circuit looks like from autozone: Second, do I just install one 20 amp to the Add-a-circuit? As seen below: OR do I add two 10 amps to the Add-a-circuit? as seen below: Quote:
22-18 disconnect female? as seen below: OR did you end up using 16-14 disconnect female? as seen below: Thank you for the response in advance! |
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I used 16-14 Disconnect female and ended up using the fuse slot #5. (10amp)
For "add-a-circuit" setup, i put 2amp fuse on top and 10amp fuse on bottom. I'm no expert, knock on wood, but it works out great so far. :biggrin: |
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08-01-2008, 06:02 PM | #39 |
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As there is one socket for the original fuse to plug into, and one for the new circuit, I used two 20 Amp circuits. You want to be a bit careful here, as that would allow you to run 40 Amps down the two circuits combined, which could damage wiring behind the fuse box. You probably still want the 20 in the original fuse, but the idea of running a much smaller fuse in the other socket is not a bad idea.
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08-01-2008, 06:08 PM | #40 | |
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Then press outwards on the two plastic runners that the glove box slides on, you need to do both sides at once (picture #7 above). I was running power for my GPS and Phone, by installing a new cigarette socket, and hiding a cigarette-USB converter under the dash. I had to find the Add-A-Circuit myself at my local Lordco, noone there had heard of it, but sure enough it was on the shelf !!
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08-06-2008, 10:56 PM | #41 |
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So I got my add-a-circuit and connected two two 10 amps fuse and pinched it to the female connector, does that look correct:
AND I tap this to slot #5...? correct? |
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08-07-2008, 02:06 AM | #42 | |
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As for the fuses, each of the two fuses in the "adder" is used for a different purpose, the one closest to the blades replaces the existing fuse, so you if you were using slot #8 you would only have 10 Amps being fed to the accessory slot. This should be fine unless you use the cig lighter, you may find it blows a 10 amp fuse. The outer fuse socket feeds the wire to your new device, so you may find you could have a smaller fuse for that device. For instance if the radar detector only needs 2 amps, you may be better off with a 15 for the replacement fuse, and a 5 for the new fuse. Finally, look at the rating for the fuse you're replacing, for instance if the fuse in slot #5 is only 5 amps, it is not impossible that the AWG rating on the wire behind the fuse board may not handle the maximum 20 amps from the two 10 amp fuses you're installing. Hope that helps.
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08-08-2008, 10:34 AM | #43 |
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Umm, anyone want to help me do something like this? I live in Cincinnati OH and am pretty much a rookie at this kind of stuff...but i do already have a V1. currently i just use the cig lighter and put it on my dash with a sticky pad lol.
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